Sri Lanka level the ODI series against England in the second match after Kusal Mendis scores 121 and the team defends its total successfully. Sri Lanka finishes 16 runs ahead of England, winning by 16 runs.
In their chase, England falls short as Sri Lanka’s bowling makes key inroads, with Dunith Wellalage taking three wickets among the top order. With the result, the ODI series is taken to a decider after Sri Lanka secures their first equalising win in the two-match sequence. The reports focus on the impact of Mendis’ century as the foundation for Sri Lanka’s innings, while also highlighting Wellalage’s role in breaking up England’s chase and ensuring the margin is held.
